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Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 Privilege

General information

ModelRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 Privilege
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating58 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3496 ccm (213.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.6 litres/100 km (20.28 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3496 ccm (213.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power241.00 PS (177 kW or 238 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque330.00 Nm (33.6 kgf-m or 243.4 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke95.5 x 81.5 mm (3.8 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemIndirect injection, multi point
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1401 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space5020 litres (1,326 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Optional cargo space1468 litres (388 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1720 kg (3,792.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2270 kg (5,004.5 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4870 mm (191.7 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Wheelbase2610 mm (102.8 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR40970
Service interval30,000 km
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